Port Elphinstone, Aberdeenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Port Elphinstone, Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Port Elphinstone are administered by Aberdeenshire Council. View the full Aberdeenshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Port Elphinstone
Port Elphinstone is a charming locality in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated at the confluence of the rivers Ury and Don. Located approximately 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Aberdeen, it offers a unique setting for potential development and planning applications, making it an area of interest for those exploring opportunities in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Aberdeenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Gordon and Buchan
- LSOA: Inverurie North - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Port Elphinstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Port Elphinstone.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Port Elphinstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
84 planning applications found near Port Elphinstone.
- ENQ/2026/0985 · Received: Wed 10 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - Former Blythewood House Site School Road Port Elphinstone Inverurie AB51 3XD
Erection of 23 Affordable Dwellinghouses, 26 Affordable Flats and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Former Blythewood House Site School Road Port Elphinstone Inverurie AB51 3XD
Erection of 23 Affordable Dwellinghouses, 26 Affordable Flats and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 35 Barclay Road Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3QP
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse and Formation of Ramp
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 5 Riverside Park Port Elphinstone Inverurie AB51 3SB
Pruning of 3 Beech Trees and 1 Norway Maple Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 16 Cuninghill Avenue Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3TZ
Alterations and Dormer Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Former Blythewood House Site School Road Port Elphinstone Inverurie AB51 3XD
Erection 23 Affordable Dwellinghouses, 26 Affordable Flats and Associated Infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Homeleigh 2 Don Crescent Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3TW
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 12 Cuninghill Road Inverurie AB51 3TS
Erection Of Garage and Alterations and Extension to Existing Access and Driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 95 High Street Inverurie AB51 3QJ
Sub Division of Flat to form 2 Flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 4 Riverside Park Port Elphinstone Inverurie AB51 3SB
Felling of 3 Trees
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - St Marys Church St Mary's Place High Street Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3NW
Display of Signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 13 Don Crescent Inverurie AB51 3TW
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 22 Hanover Court Cuninghill Road Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3WD
Beech Trees - crown thin and carry out a height reduction on 4 beech trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Garioch Rugby Club Kellands Park Barclay Road Inverurie Aberdeenshire
Erection of Sports Facilities
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2024-02-29
View full details - - Land To East Of 2 Corsman Gardens Inverurie AB51 3YP
Change of Use of Open Space to Domestic Curtilage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - Dunholm 3 Riverside Place Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3TA
Installation of Disabled Access Ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2023-02-23
View full details - - Cortes Manse Road Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3QW
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-10-13
View full details - - 15 Don Crescent Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3TW
Alterations and Extension to Dwellinghouse including Formation of Dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-09-02
View full details - - Rosevale Manse Road Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3QW
Erection of Boundary Fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2022-06-24
View full details - - Garioch Rugby Football Club Kellands Park Barclay Road Inverurie Aberdeenshire
Relocation of Floodlights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aberdeenshire | Date: 2021-09-15
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A brief summary of Port Elphinstone in Aberdeenshire
Port Elphinstone is a charming locality in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated at the confluence of the rivers Ury and Don. Located approximately 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Aberdeen, it offers a unique setting for potential development and planning applications, making it an area of interest for those exploring opportunities in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Port Elphinstone a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Port Elphinstone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Port Elphinstone
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Port Elphinstone. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Port Elphinstone.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Port Elphinstone were full planning applications (21), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 72% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 24 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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